MBP Statement On the State Economic Forecast

Kurt Zellers, CEO of the Minnesota Business Partnership, released the following statement regarding the state economic forecast: “The state of Minnesota’s economic forecast of a pending $5 billion deficit is critically important information for all Minnesotans. In 2023, legislators spent a record $18 billion surplus and raised an additional $10...

MBP Statement On the Passing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

Jeff Harmening, Chairman and CEO of General Mills and Chair of the Minnesota Business Partnership, released the following statement: “On behalf of the entire Minnesota business community, we offer our heartfelt condolences to Brian’s family, friends, and his colleagues. Like everyone, we are shocked and deeply saddened by Brian's death....

MBP Honors Bridge2Read Program

Minneapolis – The Minnesota Business Partnership (MBP) today announced that Bridge2Read will be presented with the 2024 Minnesota’s Future Award. Since 2006, the Minnesota’s Future Award has recognized high-performing schools and education programs for innovation and success in helping all students succeed. The Bridge2Read program – which is run by...